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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,727.12, 29,590.79 and 6,579.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,727.12, 29,590.79 and 6,579.45 is: 9,869.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,727.12 : 29,590.79 = 6,579.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,727.12/29,590.79 = 6,579.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,727.12x = 29,590.79 × 6,579.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,727.12x = 194,691,205.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,691,205.47/19,727.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,869.22

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